Briana Christine Long

1849 Washington Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55454 | longx511@umn.edu | 320-310-5995

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
Major: Master of Education
Subplan: Mathematics

Class of May 2016

GPA

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN

Major: Bachelor of Science: Mathematics, Education Specialization
Minor: Astrophysics
Deans List: Fall 2011

Class of May 2015

GPA 3.421

Work Experience
Mathematics Department, U of MN - Minneapolis, MN
September 2014 to present
Undergraduate Learning Assistant for Pre-Calculus II-learned how to handle a classroom,
create lesson plans, and use different teaching strategies:
Assist in class preparation
Facilitate class discussion
Evaluate of student performance
College of Science and Engineering - Minneapolis, MN
August 2012 to present
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant-learned how to handle a classroom, create lesson plans, and
use different teaching strategies:
Assist in class preparation
Facilitate class discussion
Evaluate of student performance
College of Science and Engineering- Minneapolis, MN
April 2013-August 2013
Outreach Assistant-gained knowledge on how to work with children of different backgrounds and
ages:
Lead science and engineering themed day-camps
Planned short interactive lessons in STEM related areas
Youth Programs St. Paul, MN
May 2013 to August 2013
Group Leader- gained leadership skills and the ability to respond calmly in high stress
situations:
Supervised children during daily activities
Created a positive environment for children to learn and have fun

Volunteer Experience
Murray Middle School St. Paul, MN
January 2014-Present
One-to-One Tutor learned to work with students of different learning styles and strengths
Tutored students in various subjects with an emphasis in mathematics through the Pilot
One-on-One classroom tutoring program.

Avalon Charter School St. Paul, MN

January 2014-May 2014
Classroom Volunteer observed different teaching methods of higher mathematics
Observed and assisted in the instruction of algebra and pre-calculus classes.

SKILLS

Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid

Familiar with C++ programming and Excel

INVOLVMENT

Secretary Alpha Sigma Kappa-Women in Technical Studies

Campus Band
LeaderShape Institute Graduate

September 2013-present
January 2014- May 2014
2013

Detailed Classroom/Community Hours

Murray Middle School, 2200 Buford Ave, St Paul, MN 55108

Cindy Thrasher, cindy.thrasher@spps.org, 651.293.8740, Ext. 45232
Mathematics 7th and 8th grade
Jan 2014-Present
50+ hours completed

Avalon School , 700 Glendale Street, Saint Paul, MN 55114-1782

Laura Connell, laura@avalonschool.org, 651-649-5495
High School Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
2/24/14-05/07/2014
29 completed hours

Pratt Elementary School, 66 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Kathryn Veryser, kveryser@esns.org, 612-668-1120

Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science after school program. 4th and 5th graders
10/21/14-Present
22 completed hours

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Mike Weimerskirch,weim0024@umn.edu, 612-625-4848
Pre-Calculus Math 1151 Undergraduate Learning Assistant
9/3/14-12/17/14.
73 completed hours (in classroom)

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Dorothy Cheng, chen0785@umn.edu, 612-626-7566
First Year Experience Course (CSE 1001). Incoming college freshman.
9/3/12-12/10/12.
14 hours (in classroom)

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Whitney Moore, wamoore@umn.edu, 612-624-4090
First Year Experience Course (CSE 1001). Incoming college freshman.
9/2/13-12/09/12.
14 hours (in classroom)

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Dorothy Cheng, chen0785@umn.edu, 612-626-7566

First Year Experience Course (CSE 1001). Incoming college freshman.

9/3/14-12/10/14.
14 hours (in classroom)

Summer School Program: Host School: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. 117 Pleasant
St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (ECEPS: Exploring Careers in Engineering & Physical Science).
Supervisor: Dorothy Cheng, chen0785@umn.edu, 612-626-7566
STEM subjects with 9th-12th graders in high school
6/3/13-8/5/13
180 completed hours